UNI Panthers at Indiana State Sycamores ATS Prediction 03/02/19

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The Indiana State Sycamores (14-15, 6-11 MVC) welcome the UNI Panthers (14-16, 9-8 MVC) to Hulman Center as the regular season comes to a close. Action begins at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.

UNI Panthers vs. Indiana State Sycamores Betting Odds

Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Sycamores fell to the Drake Bulldogs, 80-68, while the Panthers lost a winnable game to the Loyola Chicago Ramblers, 56-55.

UNI did a terrific job of converting from the free throw line (7-9; 77.8 percent) while Indiana State had a turnover percentage of 7.4 (better than their season average of 17.1). Indiana State was lifted by Jordan Barnes, who contributed 21 points. Meanwhile, AJ Green fueled UNI with 18 points.

In their first matchup this year, Spencer Haldeman led the Panthers to a 69-64 win. He was the game’s leading scorer with 21 points. UNI won the rebounding battle. The Panthers had more offensive rebounds (eight vs. three), defensive rebounds (28 vs. 27) and total rebounds (36 vs. 30).

Second-chance opportunities could be scarce for Indiana State in this battle. The Sycamores rank 297th in offensive rebounding percentage (24.8 percent), while UNI ranks 13th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.8 percent).

UNI Panthers vs. Indiana State Sycamores Odds Pick

Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Indiana State, ATS Winner – Indiana State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • UNI ranks 101st in three pointers attempted per game (23.7) while Indiana State ranks 310th (15.6).
  • The Sycamores rank 236th in assists per game (11.2) while the Panthers rank 240th (11.1).
  • Indiana State ranks 238th in rebounds per game (32.6) while UNI ranks 241st (32.6).
  • The Panthers rank 19th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Sycamores rank 111th (3.4).
  • Indiana State ranks 104th in steals per game (6.6) while UNI ranks 144th in steals allowed per game (6.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Sycamores’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.4, up from 2.3 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 66.4 points per game (0.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 54.8 points per game (11.4 below their season average).